Congressional 'Bonuses'

While many in the ignorant mob are wallowing in the schadenfreude of executive bonuses being taxed at 90%, they might pause long enough to consider some of the 'bonuses' awarded by Congress in the recent budget.

- Removing tattoos from gang members (California): $200,000

- Polynesian Voyaging Society (Hawaii): $238,000

- Swine odour and manure management (Iowa): $2m

- Preserving Lahontan cut-throat trout (Nevada): $250,000

- Stable fly control (Nebraska): $866,000

- Blackbird management (North Dakota): $265,000

- Encouraging teenagers to abstain from sex (Pennsylvania): $24,000

[Hat Tip Powerline]